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Gordon Greenidge: The Attacking Opener Who Demolished Any Total

7,558 Test runs at 44.72 and a 214* at Lord's that is one of cricket's greatest match-winning innings — Gordon Greenidge was the batsman bowling teams feared most in the first hour.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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